I picked up a bottle of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey a while ago, and it opened the door to a category I hadn’t taken seriously before: flavoured whiskey. Living in Mauritius (and the same in South Africa), flavoured whiskey isn’t always easy to find, but globally, it’s become a serious force in the whiskey industry.
In the United States alone, the flavoured whiskey market is worth an estimated $10 billion and growing year after year, driven by younger drinkers, more adventurous palates, and a booming cocktail culture. What started as a niche American trend has now become a global movement.
Even traditional names like Jameson and Dewar’s have stepped into the flavoured whiskey arena, proving this is no longer just a novelty category. It’s now a major commercial battleground.
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So why the surge?
Flavoured whiskey allows brands to stay ahead of trends, reach new consumers, and explore flavours beyond the limitations of oak barrels and standard ageing. From honey and maple to coffee, fruit, botanicals and spices, these releases create fresh opportunities for:
- More creative and modern cocktails
- Exploring new aromatic profiles
- Food pairing outside classic whiskey rules
- Introducing new drinkers to whiskey without the intensity of traditional drams
It’s a clever play for distillers. Instead of waiting 12 years for a new expression to mature, a flavoured whiskey can innovate fast and tap straight into current market demand, whether that’s dessert profiles, tropical flavours, smoky sweetness, or mixology-driven trends.
What is flavoured whiskey?
At its core, flavoured whiskey is traditional whiskey with an additional flavour element added either during or after distillation. It can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or mixed into high-impact cocktails where its flavour can shine.
And while whisk(e)y purists sometimes turn up their noses, the market numbers tell the real story: flavoured whisky is bringing new people into whiskey, and widening the options for those of us who already enjoy it.
Why I wrote this guide
With flavoured whiskey gaining momentum worldwide, I wanted to see which bottles are truly worth drinking. So I dug through global reviews, expert ratings and market standouts to find the most unique, highly rated and cocktail-friendly flavoured whiskies available to buy on Amazon UK right now.
Here are my Top 7 pick of Flavoured Whiskey worth adding to your shelf: whether you enjoy your whisky neat, on the rocks, or shaking up something bold at home.
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My Top 7 Pick
1. Howler Head Banana Whiskey, (40% ABV)
A Kentucky straight bourbon with natural banana flavouring. With 4.5★ from ~171 reviews on Amazon. It is firmly in the affordable category.
Why it stands out: It’s bold, fruity, and perfect as a novelty mixer, ideal for tiki-style cocktails, banana “old fashioneds,” or just shots.
Why I chose it: The banana whiskey niche is rare but growing, especially among younger drinkers and for playful cocktail experimentation. You can find fun tiki glasses on Amazon that will be perfect for a tropical cocktails.
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2. Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey, (35% ABV)
A peanut butter–infused whiskey liqueur. Aroma of vanilla & butterscotch, warm semi-dry finish.
Why it stands out: High rating on Amazon (~4.7★ from 2,810+ ratings) and a very distinctive nutty profile.
Why I chose it: Peanut butter whiskey is having a real moment on social media and makes for surprising dessert-style cocktails (or shots). Best of all, it is affordable.
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3. Jameson Orange Flavoured Irish Whiskey, (30% ABV)
Triple-distilled Jameson infused with natural orange essence. The Jameson smoothness with a citrus zing.
Why it stands out: Citrus + whiskey = very mixable; great in punch, long drinks, or even in light highballs.
Why I chose it: Orange whiskey taps into the citrus cocktail trend, and its lower ABV makes it very approachable.
4. Proper No. Twelve Apple Spirit Drink, (35% ABV)
Combines triple-distilled Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey with natural flavouring.
Why it stands out: Crisp fruitiness with a whiskey backbone makes it excellent for autumnal or brunch cocktails.
Why I chose it: Apple whiskies are trending, especially in seasonal drinks, hot toddies or cider-inspired serves.
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5. Charlie Parry’s Bourbon Summer Berries Liqueur, (20% ABV)
Bourbon whiskey blended with mixed summer berries (strawberry, raspberry, etc.).
Why it stands out: Fruity, sweet, but grounded in real bourbon, more than just a fruit liqueur.
Why I chose it: This flavour is excellent for summer cocktails, berry punches or long, refreshing serves.
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6. Shanky’s Whip Caramel & Vanilla Irish Whiskey Liqueur, (33% ABV)
Smooth Irish whiskey liqueur with caramel, vanilla, and toffee notes.
Why it stands out: Very well rated on Amazon(~4.8★), creamy-sweet but not overly heavy.
Why I chose it: Perfect for dessert-style cocktails, Irish coffees, or even as a shot over ice, it taps into the “sweet but sophisticated” drinker trend.
7. Woven Coffee Whisky x Cold Brew Blended Spirit Drink, (44,5% ABV)
Woven whisky lends smooth Scotch whisky with vibrant tropical cold-brew coffee.
Why it stands out: Very well rated on Amazon(~4.5★), single-origin Colombian coffee blended with Scotch to bring forward each other’s best qualities
Why I chose it: Perfect for dessert-style cocktails, espresso martini, or even as a shot over ice.
Flavoured whiskey has moved far beyond gimmicks and holiday gimmick bottles. It has become one of the fastest-growing categories in the whisky world, driven by younger drinkers, curious palates, and the rise of home cocktail culture.
From honey and spice to banana, peanut butter and bright citrus, today’s releases offer something traditional whisky can’t consistently deliver: instant flavour, versatility and mixability without years of ageing.
Whether you enjoy whiskey neat, poured over ice, mixed into a highball or shaken into a proper cocktail, there is now a flavoured whisky that fits the occasion. Many of the bottles in this list are not just highly rated – they are innovative, bold and genuinely fun to drink. I added all the bottles together for easy access on my Amazon shop page.
They open new possibilities for food pairing, modern bartending and casual whisky nights where friends can explore different profiles without feeling intimidated.
So if you’ve never stepped into the world of flavoured whiskey, now is the perfect time to try it. With more brands experimenting and global demand climbing every year, this is a category that isn’t slowing down – and your home bar might just become a lot more interesting because of it.
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